Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, savory dish perfect for a satisfying morning meal or brunch. It features a delicious combination of ground breakfast sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, fluffy eggs mixed with milk and Greek yogurt for extra creaminess, topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheese. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole is flavorful, easy to prepare, and great for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, core removed and diced
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Other
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots (about half the bag used)
- 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese or cheese of choice
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Egg Base: In a large glass measuring cup or mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add milk, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground breakfast sausage and cook, crumbling it as it browns. Once fully cooked, transfer the sausage to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Assemble Casserole Layers: Spread the cooked sausage evenly in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the sautéed onions and peppers on top of the sausage. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables.
- Add Tater Tots and Cheese: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the egg mixture. Sprinkle shredded Havarti cheese evenly over the tater tots.
- Bake Until Set: Place the casserole in the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the center is fully set and the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftover egg casserole will keep for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- You can freeze the casserole; however, defrosted casserole may have a slightly spongier texture due to excess moisture.
- Using full-fat Greek yogurt adds richness and creaminess, but low-fat yogurt works well too.
- For a spicier touch, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
